LAGERFELD'S H&M INSULT

H&M after he complained about his latest collection for the chain being produced in larger sizes. Unhappy that the designs went on sale in sizes up to 16, which is the average size of British women, the 66-year-old designer said he had created them for "slim, slender people". The Swedish chain's marketing director, Jorgen Anderson, has received several complaints from customers since Lagerfeld's comments hit the press. "I can see why the women of Britain feel upset and I think he should say sorry to them," he told the Daily Record. "Fashion should be fun for everyone, so I can understand why people got insulted. We've been very clear from the beginning that it was to be a full size range." MP Ann Widdecombe was also called upon to comment. "Lagerfeld's comments are absolutely barmy," she said. "The fact is, most women are a size 14 or over, so why should they be denied the joy of his fashion?" (November 29 2004, AM)